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@@ -33,3 +33,31 @@ command, i.e. to read 'write(2)' use the command `man 2 write`. - Use `dmesg` with the `-w` or `-W` option (see man dmesg(1)) +# direct ethernet setup + +You can use NetworkManager to both share your computer's existing network +connection and start a DHCP server for assigning IP addresses automatically. +This allows you to ssh into the BeagleBone, as well as share your internet +connection over a single direct ethernet connection. + +1. Connect the BeagleBone to your computer using an ethernet cable, and make + sure the BeagleBone is on. The ethernet port's link lights should start + blinking. +2. Run `nmcli device` on your computer, the shortest device name starting with + `enp` or `eth` is likely your ethernet port's name: + + ``` + $ nmcli device + DEVICE TYPE STATE CONNECTION + enp0s25 ethernet connected enp0s25 + wlan0 wifi connected wifi + lo loopback connected (externally) lo + ``` + + (in my case, the adapter is enp0s25) +3. Run `nmcli connection modify ADAPTER ipv4.method shared ipv4.addresses + 192.168.2.2/24` (replace ADAPTER with the ethernet adapter name you found). +4. Run `nmcli device connect ADAPTER`. +5. (Optional) run `nmap -sn 192.168.2.0/24` **as root** to find the IP address + the BeagleBone got. + |